San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes is expected to be approached about a pay cut for 2013 if he wants to stick around. Spikes is entering the final season of a three-year deal, and his base salary is $3 million in 2013, and his contract, in its current form, will carry a $3.7 million cap value.

San Diego Chargers DT Antonio Garay and LB Takeo Spikes are not expected to return to the team at their current 2013 salaries. Garay is scheduled to make $5 million in 2013 while Spikes is scheduled to make $3 million.

San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes said he believes the team should look to improve the offensive line this offseason because it had trouble protecting QB Philip Rivers this season. "The offensive line needs to be addressed," Spikes said. "I see horrible things written and said about Philip Rivers – I believe Philip is a great quarterback in this league. Regardless what your intangibles are you can't throw the ball if you're on your back or looking at your side."

San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes said he hopes to be on the roster next season because he believes the team can make the playoffs in 2013. "I still think it's possible," Spikes said. "I really do. Not like I'm hoping, I believe that. You've got new blood in the building, and any time you've got new blood in the building, you never do know."